IGNITE

Adelaide 

You have the talent. You have the drive. Now build the confidence, networks, and tools to lead as yourself – right here in Adelaide.

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Whether you're working in Adelaide's CBD, across South Australian government, or serving remote and regional communities across the state — you might be the first Indigenous professional in your organisation. Or perhaps you're not the only one, yet you're still navigating where you fit.

Everyone has opinions about who you should be. How you should represent. What your career should look like.

You have talent. You have drive. You have a way of being in and seeing the world that many workplaces are still figuring out how to value.

What you're missing: mentors who've been where you are. People who see your culture and community as your greatest strength, not something to overcome. Space to lead as yourself.

That's not because you're lacking something. It's because mainstream leadership programs were built for a different world. They ignore what makes you unique — your family, your community, your way of doing things.

What if leadership development reflected who you already are?

WHAT’S IGNITE?

Ignite is for Indigenous professionals across South Australia who are early in their career or stepping into leadership for the first time. Our Adelaide program brings you together with other Indigenous professionals from across the state who get it.

Over 2 days in Adelaide, you'll work with mentors who've walked your path and built incredible careers while staying true to their values.

You'll develop leadership that's grounded in who you already are: your purpose, your resilience, your strength, and your path forward. All through workshops designed by and for Indigenous leaders.

And you'll do it in a space where showing up as yourself isn't just welcomed – it's the whole point.

By the end, you'll have new skills, a network of people who get it, and the confidence to lead as yourself.

Ready to step into leadership →

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

2 expert-led workshops tailored to help you develop values-led leadership.

Small group discussions to embed learning and build peer connections.

Online course materials and a 1-hour assessment.

Lifetime membership in the First Peoples Leading alumni community, unlocking ongoing leadership development and networking opportunities.

THE WORKSHOPS

Workshop 1
Explore what leadership means to you and uncover your personal purpose and values so you can lead with clarity and intention. Discover how to build trust and resilience, overcome imposter syndrome, and lead from a place of strength and dignity.
Workshop 2
Learn your operating style and develop emotional intelligence skills that help you show up more effectively as a team member and leader. Gain practical tools for managing priorities, communicating clearly and resolving conflict — plus create a career map that aligns with your leadership goals.

GETTING YOUR EMPLOYER ON BOARD

Many participants have their program fees covered by their organisation's learning and development budget. If you'd like your employer to support your enrolment, we've put together everything they need to make the decision

ADELAIDE PROGRAM DATES

In-person · Adelaide

Ignite — Adelaide

Dates

Tue 10 – Wed 11 Oct 2026

Time

9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Location

Adelaide CBD

Exact venue confirmed on registration

Includes

Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea

 

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